How are homes heated in Salem Township (Shelby County), OH?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Shelby County), used by 53.7% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.8% heat with utility gas.

31.7% heat with electricity.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
1.8% (±2.3 points)
Electricity
31.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.8%

Heating fuel in Salem Township (Shelby County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSalem Township (Shelby County)Shelby CountyOhioUnited States
Utility gas1.8% (±2.3 points)43.8%64.0%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.8% (±2.5 points)0.8%1.7%3.9%
Electricity31.7% (±8.3 points)27.3%26.0%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)53.7% (±9.4 points)20.9%5.6%4.9%
Wood2.7% (±2.5 points)3.3%1.4%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±4.5 points)0.1%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±4.5 points)0.1%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel8.2% (±5.9 points)1.8%0.7%0.5%
No fuel used0.1% (±0.3 points)2.0%0.5%1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Salem Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Salem Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shelby County (27.3%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Salem Township (Shelby County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Salem Township (Shelby County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Salem Township (Shelby County)—31.7% (±8.3 points)—
Port Jefferson2.7 mi33.8% (±14.8 points)Not measurably different
Perry Township (Shelby County)4.6 mi17.3% (±9.4 points)Lower
Jackson Township (Shelby County)4.7 mi30.7% (±7.2 points)Not measurably different
Jackson Center5.3 mi33.8% (±9.0 points)Not measurably different
Franklin Township (Shelby County)5.6 mi22.2% (±7.5 points)Not measurably different
Bloomfield Township (Logan County)6.1 mi11.0% (±16.5 points)Lower
Anna6.1 mi24.6% (±6.9 points)Not measurably different
Dinsmore Township6.9 mi28.5% (±9.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Perry Township (Shelby County), OH (17.3%), Bloomfield Township (Logan County), OH (11.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Shelby County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
2Kettlersville9.3% (±9.8 points)
3Orange Township (Shelby County)7.4% (±10.9 points)
4Cynthian Township5.2% (±4.7 points)
5Loramie Township2.7% (±2.0 points)
6Van Buren Township (Shelby County)2.0% (±1.6 points)
7Perry Township (Shelby County)1.9% (±3.1 points)
8Salem Township (Shelby County)1.8% (±2.5 points)
9Lockington1.6% (±4.4 points)
10Botkins0.8% (±1.1 points)
11Dinsmore Township0.7% (±0.7 points)
12 (tie)Clinton Township (Shelby County)0.2% (±0.2 points)
12 (tie)Washington Township (Shelby County)0.2% (±0.5 points)
14 (tie)Anna0.0% (±5.9 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Shelby County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Salem Township (Shelby County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Salem Township (Shelby County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Shelby County), used by 53.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Salem Township (Shelby County) heat with oil?

1.8% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Shelby County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Salem Township (Shelby County) have electric heat?

31.7% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Shelby County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Salem township, Shelby County, Ohio (county subdivision:69960, in state:39 county:149).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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Figures last updated on .

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